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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 460.86 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 460.86 and 315.93 is: 435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 460.86 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/460.86 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 460.86 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 145,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,599.50/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.70

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